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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 856.26, 1,182.21 and 576.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 856.26, 1,182.21 and 576.91 is: 796.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    856.26 : 1,182.21 = 576.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    856.26/1,182.21 = 576.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    856.26x = 1,182.21 × 576.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    856.26x = 682,028.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 682,028.77/856.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 796.52

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